Comments on: ThunderCats: Setting Kids Up For Disappointment?

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:26:55 +0000

@ Sara, well, that’s part of what it was about. But there’s so much more. Maybe you’ll get the DVDs for Christmas.

By: Sara at On Simplicity

Sara at On Simplicity — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:50:20 +0000

Dude, is *that* what Thundercats was about? I loved it, and yet can’t remember a single character or plot point. I’m with Michael Martine; I had He-Man nightmares for years.

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By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:14:24 +0000

@ Vered, it’s good that you talk about the difference between fantasy and reality. That lets your kids make the most of both worlds.

@ Alex, I guess after the dot com bubble and the real estate bubble, we now have a quick fix bubble.

@ Jeremy, don’t forget to send your share of the national debt while you’re at it.

@ Michael, I’m laughing because I just happened to stumble onto a He-Man clip the day before this. Sadly, it didn’t seem as good as I remembered.

@ Chad, well, it could be worse. At least we have lemonade.

By: Chad @ Sentient Money

Chad @ Sentient Money — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:45:49 +0000

I really hope that everyone isn’t thinking that Obama will save us, as this economic mess is much too large for any president. Here are the top reasons we are in this s&@$ storm in the first place:

1. No personal savings
2. High non-mortgage debt
3. Pure and blatant greed from everyone. Every bank CEO doesn’t just turn evil overnight. They have to have the help of a compliant population. Doesn’t excuse them, but it is a reason.
4. I want this, thus I will have it. No ability to put off gratification.
5. Adjustable rate mortga…teaser rates….aaahhhh, screw it, why do I have to read the fine print. Who cares if this house is 6 times what I make in a year, I’m sure I will get a raise and be able to pay for this monstrosity…and my BMW or 5 ton SUV/truck that only hauls me.

The president can’t really help with any of these things. Now we just have to take the pain.

So, to answer your question, yes. Everyone is expecting Superman to save us, while we sip lemonade on the front porch.

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By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:13:36 +0000

I think I watched more shows than just Thundercats, but He-Man probably damaged me a lot more. Michael Martine´s last blog post..WordPress.TV Launches - Video Tutorials Galore!

By: Jeremy Davis

Jeremy Davis — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:05:59 +0000

So are you telling me that I'm not supposed to be sending my mortgage bills to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. I'm pretty sure that's how it's supposed to work now. Jeremy Davis´s last blog post..39 Grunge Websites

By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:42:53 +0000

I think the current situation, it has more to do with humanity being lazy as a whole and wanting quick fixes and Obama's YES WE CAN slogan sounds like a quick fix without hard work. Fortunately he's being VERY clear about how much hard work it will take and that change will happen slowly. Of course there are many people out there who ignore what they don't want to hear and then when their quick-fix bubble finally breaks they'll be unjustly angry. To me, nothing to do with TV and everything to do with general human nature. Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome´s last blog post..What’s the Big Picture? Don’t lose yourself in details

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:24:35 +0000

When we watch movies or TV together, we often talk with our kids about the difference between fantasy worlds such as TV and reality.

People believe Obama will save us because they are desperate to believe in SOMETHING. Because things are scary and are not getting better.